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Facid 10 MG Injection
Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsFamotidine
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Description
Facid 10 MG Injection is used to reduce the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other acidity related disorders in hospitalized patients or who are unable to take oral forms of famotidine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Facid 10 MG Injection
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Facid 10 MG Injection
Diarrhea
Itching and skin rash
Weakness
Dizziness
Black or tarry stools
Fever
Muscle or joint pain
Constipation
Pain at the injection site
Headache
Difficulty in breathing
Uses of Facid 10 MG Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
This medicine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach (Gastric) and small intestine (Duodenal). It is also used to prevent ulcers caused by stress.
Erosive Esophagitis
This medicine is used for the treatment of Erosive Esophagitis (inflammation and swelling of the lining of the esophagus) caused due to an excess amount of acid secretion.
Gastroesophagal Reflux Disease
This medicine is used in the treatment of reflux disease, where acid from the stomach enters and irritates the food pipe (esophagus).
Hypersecretory Condition
This medicine is used to prevent and treat conditions where the amount of acid secreted in the stomach is abnormally high.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
This medicine is used to treat a condition where an excessive amount of acid is produced in the stomach due to tumors in the small intestine.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 10-12 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Famotidine, H2 antagonists, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Gastrointestinal bleeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe gastrointestinal bleeding since it may worsen the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.
Central nervous system adverse effects
This medicine may cause central nervous system adverse effects such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, disorientation, delirium, lethargy, etc., in some patients especially those with moderate to severe kidney impairment. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Ketoconazole
Antidiabetic medicines
Atazanavir
Pazopanib
Levofloxacin
Disease interactions
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney impairment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
H2 antagonists
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 21 May 2020
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